Yamagawa Natural Sand Bath Sayuri

4.5

A sand bath facility located a 10-minute drive from JR Yamakawa Station. A natural sand bath site heated by the geothermal energy of the Fushime Onsen hot spring, the sand baths have been a favorite of locals since ancient times. Surrounded by abundant natural beauty and with Kaimondake Volcano towering in the distance, bathers enveloped in hot sand can relax to the sound of ocean waves. The sweat generated from the weight of the sand and hot spring heat rids the body of toxins. After a sand bath, a bath in the waters of Fushime Onsen feels spectacular. Money saving tickets which include access to the adjoining Tamatebako Onsen outdoor hot spring bath facility, known for its spectacular views, are also available.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Yamagawafukumoto 3339-3 Map
Area: Minamisatsuma Area
Phone: 0993352669
Hours: 9:00-17:30 (Last entry is 60 minutes before closing)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Bathing fee]
[Adult]830yen
[Child (3 years old-Elementary school students)]460yen
Parking Lot: Available(40spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: *Currently closed for a long period of time.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A brilliant experience

Reviewed : 2019.01.12

This is a more out of the way, quieter sand bathing onsen. A very well organised operation and the sand bath is a great experience. No English spoken but there are a few posters with some English...
One of a Kind!

Reviewed : 2018.10.01

Ibusuki city is famous for its Japanese suna-mushi or sand bathing, the only one of its kind in the world. The black sand is warm to the touch and soothing to the skin because of the intense infusion...
Steamed sand bath in a beach!!

Reviewed : 2017.12.22

Here is one of the must-go-to place when you had a chance to come to Kagoshima.Probably it would be a bit difficult to get to this lovely place although I managed to find the hot spring hat. It...